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CITY COUNCIL … The council plans to meet in a closed session to evaluate the performance of the city manager. The council will then discuss a study of planning alternatives for the San Antonio Road corridor from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo students, continue its discussion of its annual priorities and objectives, and consider appointing a citizen committee that will explore whether council members should get further salary increases. The council will then go into another closed session to discuss litigation from Hamilton High LLC pertaining to construction of a downtown garage and to discuss the city’s negotiations with the school district pertaining to Cubberley Community Center. The first closed session will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 18, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. The regular meeting will follow. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 362 027 238.
COUNCIL RAIL COMMITTEE … The committee plans to discuss grade separation alternatives for Churchill Avenue, Meadow Drive and Charleston Road crossings. The meeting will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 863 8814 2528.
COUNCIL FINANCE COMMITTEE … The committee plans to discuss funding levels for the Human Services Resource Allocation Process and other grant programs in the city’s general fund. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 992 2730 7235.
COUNCIL RETAIL COMMITTEE … The committee plans to hear updates about improved branding in the California Avenue district, the parklet program in the downtown area and a Midtown merchants meeting. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20, in the Community Meeting Room at City Hall, 250 Hamilton Ave. Those wishing to participate by Zoom can do so by dialing 669-900-6833 and using Meeting ID: 858 4554 4145.
Here’s a roundup of government action this past week.
City Council (March 11)
Economy: The council approved its objectives for economic recovery in 2024. Yes: Unanimous
Council Policy and Services Committee (March 12)
Equity: The committee heard an update about the city’s race and equity initiatives, including a recent survey on the demographics of local boards and commissions. Action: None
Planning and Transportation Commission (March 13)
Density: The commission recommended revising the zoning code to make it consistent with the latest changes to the State Density Bonus Law. Yes: Unanimous
Bikes: The commission held a joint session with the Human Relations Commission to discuss a proposal from Caltrans to build bike lanes on El Camino Real. Action: None
Retail: The commission discussed strategies for reducing vacancies in the city’s commercial areas, including downtown and California Avenue. The strategy includes loosening the city’s retail-protection ordinance and relaxing restrictions on formula retail. Action: None